Excel 2k3 - cannot start source application for this object.

[aich69]

I have a user who has several spreadsheets with embedded jpegs. When trying to open the jpegs he gets the following message:

Cannot start the source application for this object

I assumed this to be a file association issue at first but file association for jpeg files is fine. He has no issues opening the jpeg direct from source but not from within the spreadsheet.

Have tried running Excel under the local admin profile but still the same message so not a profile issue. Other users are able to open the embedded jpegs from these sheets.

For the record the spreadsheets reside on a network share and the embedded jpegs are in a separate folder on the same share.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated...an answer leading to a fix may well carry a knighthood.



I used to have a handle on life... but it broke. Cpt. Red Bull

 

[aich69]

Quick update on this...

Have tried this user with a new profile and a completely new build machine and still the error persists...the problem just seems to follow him regardless of profile or computer logged on to. All the while it works for others and worked for him previously.

Still stumped if anyone wants to have a stab at this?

I used to have a handle on life... but it broke. Cpt. Red Bull